LEIGH ROAD, SN2 5DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 5DE

LEIGH ROAD, SN2 5DE, Swindon has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.16 per 1,000 population. This SN2 5DE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN2 postcode area, which has experienced 351 crimes and a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN2 5DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 5DE, encompassing approximately 3056 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 5DE area, explore the SN2 5DE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SN2 5DE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Durrington Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Rushall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stockton Road with total crimes: 3

LEIGH ROAD, SN2 5DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.16700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.62-25.00%
Shoplifting51.96150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.64-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.6260.00%
Shoplifting22.62100.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.23-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-66.67%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.94-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson61.96500.00%
Other crime11.960.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.87333.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.91-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-50.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.18900.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.27-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.96200.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.54-15.38%
Public order23.60100.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.208.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-62.50%
Other theft10.980.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.93166.67%
Public order32.6250.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.78100.00%
Other theft45.890.00%
Shoplifting41.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-50.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.940.00%
Shoplifting61.960.00%
Other theft41.960.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 202410
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 202413
April 20243
March 20246
February 202411
January 202413
December 202312
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 5DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Durrington Walk
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rushall Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Stockton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Corsham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oaksey Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westbury Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Southwick Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Allington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sherston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fyfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Somerford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lacock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bremhill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1